We are travelling from Dover to Dunkerque in July, and as it is our 1st experience camping abroad we were wondering Belgium or France? We would preferably only want to travel 1-2 hours from the port any suggestions? Preferably near a beach would be great!
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If you only want to go a couple of hours--you have a choice of turning left about 15mins to the Belguim border or turn right down the French coast-in Belgium they will speak English--in France they wont but it has more charm---personally I would go about a hour down the French coast to between Boulogne & Berck-sur-mer--very 'French' 'cos its mainly French tourists & campers from the inland towns-plenty of campsites---if you like the waiters & campsite receptionists to speak English go into Belguim-first town is De Panne--if yoove got kids theres a big funfair-Plopsaland--no shortage of campsites--you can also go into the Zeeland province of Holland its only an hour up the road & Bruges is worth a visit--if you take bikes--Belguim has cycle tracks-France dosent--get a map of the area & Google the town names for info--
Either ! If it's your first trip abroad, you'll not go wrong in either direction.
If you're looking to be 1-2 hrs from the boat, you'll not be guaranteed great weather either direction really - North Normandy and Belgium will have similar weather.
Have you considered around the Caen area though ? You have a tremendous amount of attractions near there like loads of D-Day museums, WW2 beaches, Deauville/Trouville/Honfleur, the Bayeaux tapestry, even Mont St Michel and the nearby Zoo Champrepus are only an hour away to the West. Caen is about a 3.5 hr journey from Dunkirk - you're still not guaranteed weather here, though it is a little bit farther South.
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Topic: Belgium or France?
